Research Study Assistant

Title:

323L-YN - Research Study Assistant

Business Title:

Research Study Assistant

Location:

Employee Type:

Classified

Job Family:

Civil Service - OT Eligible

Position Details:

COVID-19 Vaccine Information:

In accordance with Washington State Governor’s Proclamation 21-14.1, as a condition of employment, all WSU employees must be fully vaccinated or have an approved medical/religious accommodation no later than October 18, 2021. One is considered fully vaccinated two weeks after receiving the last shot in a vaccine series. Vaccination status or an approved accommodation for new employees will be verified no later than October 18, 2021. If the effective date of appointment is October 18, 2021 or later vaccination or approved accommodation status will be verified prior to the first day of employment. Please reach out to Human Resource Services (HRS) at [email protected] or 509-335-4521 if you have questions regarding this.

Summary of Duties:

This position will provide essential support for research projects within the Institute for Research and Education to Advance Community Health (IREACH). This position will assist with human subjects applications and management and will assist with developing study protocols. This position will assist with data management and collection, preparing manuscripts for publication, budget maintenance, and day to day study oversight.

Program Assistance - 35%

• Point person for local data and network data. Collect and organize site data. Electronically submit research documents to University study site.
• Monitor upcoming tasks at project site.
• Gather, record, scan, organize, and transcribe research study data
• Attend site meetings and weekly all-staff team meetings.

Human Subjects and Project Implementation Activities - 30%

• Assist in the day-to-day implementation of all study procedures for recruitment, study intervention and data collection, maintain tracking progress to ensure study progress along established timelines and implementation of research protocol.
• Recruit and screen new participants for projects and research. 
• Present all informed consent material for each new participant, ensuring each participant understands the study, the data that is being collected, and confidentiality.
• Perform data collection (questionnaires, observational data, medical records, record audio, video, etc.) Ensure data is properly stored according to policy and procedure.
• Administer the study intervention program and follows all data collection protocols.
• Maintain project files and participant’s documents organization system ensuring compliance to IRB regulation. Maintain confidentiality of participant records.
• Assist in communicating with community agencies (clinics, labs, etc.)
• Occasionally requires driving to a research study site, a research study recruitment event, or to pick up supplies or materials from a research participant’s residence or location.

Budget and Fiscal Activities - 30%

• Assist with purchasing including purchase requests, ordering and reimbursements.
• Assist with travel requests, arrangements and travel reimbursement requests.
• Ship materials as needed to project sites.
• Assist with coordination of payments to participants and billing procedures related to study visits including purchasing, tracking, distributing and internal audits.

Other - 5%

• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

Two years of college level course work in a relevant academic area AND one year of appropriate experience OR equivalent education/experience.

Additional Requirements:

• Two years of college level course work in biological, physical, health, or social sciences, business management, statistics, mathematics, ethnic studies, or similar fields.
• Proficient with MS Office software, including Word and Excel.
• Must have strong written/oral communication and organizational skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team on multiple projects.
• Work hours must be flexible to include evenings and weekends when necessary.
• Possession of a valid and current driver’s license by time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of and experience in working with Native communities.
• Experience working in research environment.
• Excellent proofreading skills, and a strong attention to detail.
• Experience working with internet applications.

Additional Information:

Area/College: WSU Health Sciences | Seattle

City, State, Zip: Seattle WA 99202
Department Link: Institute for Research and Education to Advance Community Health
FTE: 100%

Permanent/Temporary/Project: Permanent
Screening Begin Date: Screening of applicants will begin on September 30, 2021. This position will remain open until filled.
Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check.
Application Instructions: Applicants must attach the following documents to their online application: 1) resume and 2) a cover letter. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements. Applicants are required to include contact information for professional references within the application. 
Required Documents: Resume and Cover Letter

Time Type:

Full time

Position Term:

12 Month

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veteran, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.

WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or [email protected] .

Title:

323L-YN - Research Study Assistant

Business Title:

Research Study Assistant

Location:

Employee Type:

Classified

Job Family:

Civil Service - OT Eligible

Position Details:

COVID-19 Vaccine Information:

In accordance with Washington State Governor’s Proclamation 21-14.1, as a condition of employment, all WSU employees must be fully vaccinated or have an approved medical/religious accommodation no later than October 18, 2021. One is considered fully vaccinated two weeks after receiving the last shot in a vaccine series. Vaccination status or an approved accommodation for new employees will be verified no later than October 18, 2021. If the effective date of appointment is October 18, 2021 or later vaccination or approved accommodation status will be verified prior to the first day of employment. Please reach out to Human Resource Services (HRS) at [email protected] or 509-335-4521 if you have questions regarding this.

Summary of Duties:

This position will provide essential support for research projects within the Institute for Research and Education to Advance Community Health (IREACH). This position will assist with human subjects applications and management and will assist with developing study protocols. This position will assist with data management and collection, preparing manuscripts for publication, budget maintenance, and day to day study oversight.

Program Assistance - 35%

• Point person for local data and network data. Collect and organize site data. Electronically submit research documents to University study site.
• Monitor upcoming tasks at project site.
• Gather, record, scan, organize, and transcribe research study data
• Attend site meetings and weekly all-staff team meetings.

Human Subjects and Project Implementation Activities - 30%

• Assist in the day-to-day implementation of all study procedures for recruitment, study intervention and data collection, maintain tracking progress to ensure study progress along established timelines and implementation of research protocol.
• Recruit and screen new participants for projects and research. 
• Present all informed consent material for each new participant, ensuring each participant understands the study, the data that is being collected, and confidentiality.
• Perform data collection (questionnaires, observational data, medical records, record audio, video, etc.) Ensure data is properly stored according to policy and procedure.
• Administer the study intervention program and follows all data collection protocols.
• Maintain project files and participant’s documents organization system ensuring compliance to IRB regulation. Maintain confidentiality of participant records.
• Assist in communicating with community agencies (clinics, labs, etc.)
• Occasionally requires driving to a research study site, a research study recruitment event, or to pick up supplies or materials from a research participant’s residence or location.

Budget and Fiscal Activities - 30%

• Assist with purchasing including purchase requests, ordering and reimbursements.
• Assist with travel requests, arrangements and travel reimbursement requests.
• Ship materials as needed to project sites.
• Assist with coordination of payments to participants and billing procedures related to study visits including purchasing, tracking, distributing and internal audits.

Other - 5%

• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

Two years of college level course work in a relevant academic area AND one year of appropriate experience OR equivalent education/experience.

Additional Requirements:

• Two years of college level course work in biological, physical, health, or social sciences, business management, statistics, mathematics, ethnic studies, or similar fields.
• Proficient with MS Office software, including Word and Excel.
• Must have strong written/oral communication and organizational skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team on multiple projects.
• Work hours must be flexible to include evenings and weekends when necessary.
• Possession of a valid and current driver’s license by time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of and experience in working with Native communities.
• Experience working in research environment.
• Excellent proofreading skills, and a strong attention to detail.
• Experience working with internet applications.

Additional Information:

Area/College: WSU Health Sciences | Seattle

City, State, Zip: Seattle WA 99202
Department Link: Institute for Research and Education to Advance Community Health
FTE: 100%

Permanent/Temporary/Project: Permanent
Screening Begin Date: Screening of applicants will begin on September 30, 2021. This position will remain open until filled.
Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check.
Application Instructions: Applicants must attach the following documents to their online application: 1) resume and 2) a cover letter. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements. Applicants are required to include contact information for professional references within the application. 
Required Documents: Resume and Cover Letter

Time Type:

Full time

Position Term:

12 Month

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veteran, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.

WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or [email protected] .